The efficacy and function of plateau iris

Plateau iris has a long history, and until now, the uses of plateau iris are increasing. I wonder if you friends know about the other effects of plateau iris. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The seeds of Iris truncatula of the Iridaceae family.

[Original form] Iris is a perennial herb, 10-15cm tall. The base is surrounded by fibrous old leaf sheaths, which curl outward and are brown-yellow. The rhizome is short and thick, and block-shaped; the roots are thick and long, yellow-white, and nearly fleshy. Leaves are basal; leaf blades are linear, 5-18cm long, 2-3mm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, and entire. The peduncle is extremely short and does not extend above the ground, with 1-2 sheath-like leaves at the base; there are 2 bracts, narrowly lanceolate, containing 1 flower, and the pedicel is extremely short; the flower is yellow, up to 5 cm in diameter; the perianth tube is funnel-shaped, 1.4-4 cm long, the outer perianth lobes are obovate, with densely orange-yellow hair-like appendages on the midrib, and the inner lobes are needle-shaped, slightly concave at the tip. Erect; the stamens are about 2 cm long. The filaments are white and the anthers are purple; the ovary is fusiform, the style has 3 branches, petal-shaped, 2-lobed at the tip, the lobes are semicircular, and the edges are slightly toothed. The capsule is oval, 3-3.5cm long, 1.3-1.6cm in diameter, with a short apex; the seeds are nearly pear-shaped, about 3mm in diameter, brown, and have wrinkles on the surface. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on rocky hillsides or dry hillsides above 3000m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; sweet; cool

【Meridian】 Large Intestine Meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; expels parasites. Mainly used for intestinal abscess, ascariasis, and pinworm disease

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-9g; or grind into powder.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Knowing the effects and functions of plateau iris, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.